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Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Director Teases New Trilogy, Next Movie Discussions

TC Phillips — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 03:17:11 GMT

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes director Wes Ball confirms that his movie is intended to be the start of a new trilogy in the long-running franchise. Following on from the rebooted continuity that began with 2011’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Ball’s own movie is set generations after Andy Serkis’ Caesar led his kind toward becoming the predominant species on Earth. Currently slated for a May 2024 release, the new Apes movie will instead introduce Owen Teague’s Noa, a young chimpanzee who embarks on a perilous journey with the feral human Mae (Freya Allan) to stop the tyrannical ape leader Proximus Caesar.

Vin Diesel, Fast & The Furious Star, Accused of Alleged Sexual Battery

Adam Bentz — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 20:16:57 GMT

Vin Diesel, the face of the Fast & Furious franchise, has been accused of alleged sexual battery in a lawsuit filed by his former assistant. One of the world's highest-grossing actors, Diesel has played Dominic Toretto in the Fast & Furious franchise since 2001, starring in every film except for 2 Fast 2 Furious. Diesel also provides the voice of Groot in Guardians of the Galaxy and the overall Marvel Cinematic Universe.

James Gunn's Superman: Legacy Filming Start & Plot Synopsis Revealed

Ollie Bradley — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 19:59:38 GMT

Just as the DCEU is coming to an end with Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, the plot synopsis and filming details for the debut movie of James Gunn's DCU reboot, Superman: Legacy, have been revealed. Following the financial and critical disappointments of the DCEU's most recent offerings, all eyes are now on the DCU to reinvigorate DC's cinematic presence. The pressure is particularly intense for Superman: Legacy as the new cinematic franchise's first movie to set the standard and enthuse future audiences.

Critically Acclaimed Mech Series Returns With New Sequel Movie

Zakaria Ali — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 19:00:23 GMT

The beloved anime series Code Geass is returning for yet another movie after many years of radio silence. Hailed as one of the best anime ever and an icon of the mech genre, the war-filled series will receive another film that continues the previous one's story.

H.P. Lovecraft's Most Iconic Horror Story Being Adapted Into Movie By James Wan

Brennan Klein — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 18:52:51 GMT

James Wan is officially making The Call of Cthulhu. The movie will be based on the iconic 1928 H.P. Lovecraft short story of the same name, which follows a man named Francis Thurston who investigates a cult that seems to be involved in worshipping the ancient cosmic monster Cthulhu. The story is the first appearance of the iconic entity, who would later be referenced frequently in Lovecraft's works, as well as works by other prominent authors including Robert Bloch and Stephen King.

James Wan & Sam Raimi Teaming For Mystery Project (Will It Be Horror?)

Adam Bentz — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 18:46:26 GMT

Horror heavyweights James Wan and Sam Raimi are teaming up for a mystery project titled The Burden. Both filmmakers are well known for their work within the horror genre, with Wan directing Saw, Insidious, and The Conjuring, each of which launched a film franchise. Raimi, on the other hand, rose to fame with his cult classic Evil Dead series and returned to his horror-comedy roots years later with Drag Me to Hell.

Mark Wahlberg's New Action Comedy Breaks Streaming Record

Brennan Klein — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 18:06:06 GMT

The Family Plan has broken a streaming viewership record. The new movie is an action comedy that stars Mark Wahlberg as family man Dan Morgan, whose past as a top assassin catches up with him, forcing him to escape with his family on a road trip to Las Vegas. The Apple TV+ exclusive movie, which was directed by Years and Years and Ballers' Simon Cellan Jones, features an ensemble cast that also includes Michelle Monaghan, Zoe Colletti, Van Crosby, Saïd Taghmaoui, Maggie Q, and Ciarán Hinds.

Road House Remake Footage Reveals Best Looks Yet At Ripped Jake Gyllenhaal

Dan Zinski — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 17:54:06 GMT

Road House remake footage reveals the best looks yet at a ripped Jake Gyllenhaal as bouncer Elwood Dalton. Released in 1989, the original Patrick Swayze movie was a bruising action yarn about tough martial arts fighters working as bouncers at a roadside bar becoming protectors of a small town. A hit at the time, with $61 million taken at the box office on a budget of just $15 million, the film later became a cable TV and VHS staple, and a central movie in Swayze’s filmography. Now Road House is set for a remake, being described as a “reimagining,” with Gyllenhaal taking on the central role.

Five Nights At Freddy's Scream Homage Origin Confirmed By Matthew Lillard

Grant Hermanns — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 17:50:47 GMT

The Five Nights at Freddy's' secret Scream homage has been explained by Matthew Lillard. The movie served as an adaptation of Scott Cawthon's horror video game franchise of the same name, centered on a night security guard at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza who learns the animatronics are possessed by the souls of murdered children and have been killing people for years. Lillard starred in the movie as William Afton, the franchise's iconic antagonist who is the owner and founder of Freddy Fazbear's and was a serial child murderer.

Severus Snape Gets His Origin Story Told In Harry Potter Art

Rachel Ulatowski — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 17:08:35 GMT

Harry Potter art tells Severus Snape's heartbreaking origin story in Pixar-style animation. The Harry Potter franchise follows the eponymous boy wizard during his adventures at Hogwarts. However, one of the obstacles he faces in his wizarding journey is Snape. In both the books and the film series, Snape abhors Harry. As the story progresses, he seemingly takes on a more villainous role, but a final twist proves he is more of an anti-hero than a villain. Additionally, his origin story explains his resentment of Harry.